Be on the lookout for signs of concussions in school sports

Back to school also means back to sports for many kids. Health officials are warning parents about the dangers of concussions.

According to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, because a child’s brain is still developing, a head injury can be more serious than one thinks. A concussion can happen anytime, anywhere — on the field, on the playground, at home or at school.

A child does not have to lose consciousness (pass out) to have a concussion. There are many signs associated with a concussion and a child may not show any symptoms until a few days after the head injury.

Signs and symptoms of a possible concussion after a head injury include: